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MA53 JZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 May 2026 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 May 2025 93,270 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 93,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

abs pump activating when brake pedal is depressed

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 83,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,519 miles

Dipswitch does no operate on main beam when pulled with lights off

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Dipswitch does no operate on main beam when pulled with lights off

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 65,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 61,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,814 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,023 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,114 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,981 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 10,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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MA53 JZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA53 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA53 JZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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